Notable News Events, and How the Journal Covered Them

Robin Williams

“There isn’t another performer quite like this gifted, manic comedian,” wrote the Journal in a 1987 review of “Good Morning, Vietnam.” A look back at Robin Williams nearly 30 years ago, on the occasion of his death. Today in WSJ History, Dec. 24, 1987.

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Thanks, Robin.
Thanks for your courage to be yourself.
Thanks for your ability to tell the truth, which is so rare, no – which is so unique in our life, full of lies of every size and colour. I don’t know why – maybe because of that your ability – you were unhappy. Nevertheless, I want to believe you were right – I want to believe you won. Anyway, it was you who said:
“I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone”.
So, you didn’t end up like this. Are you happy now? Are you free? I doubt it – still, I hope so… ‘cos I miss you. The only thing I wish you now, after your leaving us, who made you feel all alone - is not to be alone. Please, forgive us, Robin – and let God be your company from now on. At least, He won’t let you down – in contrast to us, I guess…

10:02 am August 12, 2014

DMac wrote:

God bless Robin and his family. Thanks for the laughter and the genius

Today in WSJ History

As the Journal celebrates its 125th year, we look back on how the paper covered the biggest news events since the first paper – just four pages, priced at two cents – was published on July 8, 1889. (Subscribers in 1889 were offered an annual deal of just $5, though of course that didn’t include a digital edition.) Watch this space for how the paper covered wars, crashes, sinkings (we didn’t get the Titanic quite right), celebrations, inventions, triumphs and other notable events.